Friday, 11 January 2013

Is it wrong to pull a 1 year olds teeth out

Whom in their infinite wisdom made babies ( with their limited understanding), and then decided to add to these slightly thick little dudes the most sharp and vicious teeth ever created.

I think I may cry if Elliot sinks his teeth into me again, or takes a bite while I am checking his new teeth.

Elliot is an amazing little man and I certainly don't wish him any harm, however why is he allowed a dangerous weapon to hand at all times, surely he should have some kind of licence for those things. If he carried a knife or had a razor blade I am sure someone would soon ask questions. However he has these razor sharp perfect little inflictors of pain, and no one wonders if its a good idea.

I guess they need teeth, but why can't evolution just get rid of teething, and skip to a full set of shiny white teeth at an age when they are responsible enough. Maybe they could have them delivered in the post as a 5th birthday present, when they have the sense to brush them, and also the empathy to not sink them into any other human beings.

I know the advice for a biting toddler, a firm calm no and put them down away from you. That's all good, but how the heck do you control the yelp of pain or the full on swearing fit that is a natural response to a sneaky little bite. I think its even worse that it usually accompanies a nice cuddle or excited little action, so they lull you into feeling relaxed and happy before they strike.

I don't think I am exaggerating in comparing it to a mini shark sneaking up on you and promptly without warning taking a bite of any delicate bit they can get hold of.


So broken nights when he is screaming in pain, not eating his food as his mouth just hurts too much, dribbling and being constantly soaked, getting into trouble for biting, all of this against just not having teeth, let me think which option I would prefer.

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